Sacramento Santa Parade
This year's Santa Parade will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This free holiday parade will circle Capitol Park beginning at 10am. Expect to see marching bands, horses, vehicles, clowns, and Santa Claus.
Free
25 events found.
Dec 12-14
Events
- Capitol Park Sacramento, CA
Santa’s Arrival at Citrus Town Center
Citrus Town Center 7925 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights, CACelebrate Santa's Arrival at Citrus Town Center on Saturday, December 13, 2025. There will be free photos with Santa, face painting, snow play tables, and a festive atmosphere. While this is a free event, donations for Santa photos are appreciated.
FreePopcorn with Santa in Elk Grove
The Popcorn Store 9679 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CAThe Popcorn Store in Elk Grove will have its free annual Popcorn with Santa event on Saturday, December 13, 2025. In addition to free photos with Santa, there will be free bags of gourmet white popcorn and a kids art activity table.
FreeHoliday Community Craft Fair
MOSAC 400 Jibboom Street, Sacramento, CAMOSAC will have a Holiday Community Craft Fair on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Kids will get to decorate an ornament and check out the museum's new snowflake exhibit. The Wonder Grove and the Sacramento Public Library will be at the event with hands-on activities. This even is from 10am to 2pm and is included with regular museum admission.
$20The Caring Kitchen’s Christmas Party
The Caring Kitchen 9372 Madison Ave. Ste 1, Orangevale, CAThe Caring Kitchen in Orangevale will have a Christmas Party on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Kids can enjoy free photos with Santa from 12pm to 3pm. A cookie decorating station will be available where you pay per cookie to decorate. Supplies will be allergy-friendly and artificial dye-free. Hot chocolate will also be for sale.
Pictures with the Grinch at Harley-Davidson Sacramento
Harley-Davidson of Sacramento 1000 Arden Way, Sacramento, CAIf your kids love The Grinch, Harley-Davidson of Sacramento will have free pictures with The Grinch on Saturday, December 14, 2025.
FreeB Street Theatre Holiday Market
B Street Theatre 2700 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CAThe B Street Theatre Holiday Market takes place on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Shop for gifts from vendors, participate in activities, and kids take photos with Santa.
The Wonder Grove Gingerbread Workshop
Vince's Ristorante 840 Harbor Blvd, West Sacramento, CAJoin The Wonder Grove for a Gingerbread Workshop on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Vince's Ristorante in West Sacramento. The fee includes gingerbread structure support, decorating and icing supplies, a gingerbread storytime with a special guest, and a take home box for your gingerbread house. Gingerbread kits are an additional $10 and can shared with 3-4 people.
$5Holidays at Koobs
Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CAHolidays at Koobs will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This free holiday event in the Koobs Nature Area will have visits with Santa, and crafts for families that include ornament making, and cookie decorating.
FreeSanta at Strapping Store
Strapping Store 3405 Broadway, Sacramento, CASanta and Mrs Claus will be at Strapping Store in Oak Park on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Photos will take place from 1-3pm. There will also be cookies and cocoa.
FreeSanta Comes to Southpointe
Southpointe Christian Center 7520 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CASanta comes to Southpointe Christian Center on Saturday, December 13, 2025. There will be photos with Santa, hot cocoa, kids' crafts, and more at this free holiday event. The first 500 children (12 and under) will receive a free toy.
FreeHoliday Show: North Pole Review by Fratello Marionettes
Mary L Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 E 14th St, Davis, CAThe Fratello Marionettes will perform a free North Pole Review show on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The show will take place at 3pm at the Mary L Stephens Davis Branch Library in Davis.
FreeFestival of the Winter Star
Franklin Library 10055 Franklin High Rd, Elk Grove, CAFestival of the Winter Star will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at The Franklin Library in Elk Grove. This free event will have arts and crafts, activities, snacks, and winter-themed movies for kids of all ages.
FreePosada Navideña
Placita MX 2331 K Street, Sacramento, CAPosada Navideña will be taking place on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Placita MX in Sacramento. This free family-friendly event will have ponce, pan, tamales, aguinaldos for young kids, live mariachi music, local vendors, and more. While this is a free event, RSVP is required.
FreeHoliday at Hogwarts Yule Ball
Foothill Community Center 5510 Diablo Dr, Sacramento, CAMuggles can attend the Holiday at Hogwarts Yule Ball on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The evening will include sweet treats from Honeydukes, crafting a wand from Ollivander's learning potion-making, making a patronus necklace, and comraderie in the great hall. An adult/parent ticket is $20 and includes food/drink only.
$35Santa Claus Experience at Big Oak Nursery
Big Oak Nursery 10071 Grant Line Road, Elk Grove, CAA Santa Claus experience will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Big Oak Nursery in Elk Grove. Enjoy free photos with Santa from 11am to 1pm.
FreeBreakfast with Santa on Delta King Riverboat
Delta King Riverboat 1000 Front St, Sacramento, CAEnjoy breakfast with Santa aboard the Delta King Riverboat in Old Sacramento on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The morning will include visiting Santa, breakfast, writing letters to Santa, a build-your-own hot cocoa bar, and festive holiday music.
$40D1 Winter Wonderland in North Natomas
North Natomas Regional Park 4989 Natomas Blvd, Sacramento, CAThe free D1 Winter Wonderland takes place on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at North Natomas Regional Park. There will be free ice skating, games, holiday workshops, and vendors. Santa will also make an appearance.
FreeSnowy Sunday with Anna, Elsa, & the Grinch
Fountains at Roseville 1013 Galleria Blvd, Roseville, CASnowy Sunday with Anna, Elsa & the Grinch takes place on Sunday, December 14, 2025. This free event will have photo opportunities with these favorite wintertime characters as they roam the Fountains at Roseville while it snows at the center.
FreePosada Navideña (Franklin Blvd District)
Ethel Phillips Elementary School 2930 21st Ave, Sacramento, CACelebrate Posada Navideña at a free event with the Franklin Boulevard District on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Families can enjoy festive music, food, traditional drinks, kid-friendly activities, a visit from Santa, and more.
FreeLight Up Elk Grove
Old Town Plaza 9615 Railroad Street, Elk Grove, CAThe Chabad of Elk Grove will have its annual free Hanukkah celebration, Light Up Elk Grove on Sunday, December 14, 2025. There will be latkes and donuts, balloon twisting, face painting, cookie decorating, caricatures, a 9-ft LED menorah, and more at this free community event.
FreeA Fresh Aire Holiday Concert in Rancho Cordova
Cordova Performing Arts Center 2239 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, CAEnjoy A Fresh Aire Holiday Concert with the Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band on Sunday, December 14, 2025. This free holiday concert will have the music of Manheim Steamroller and features the Cordova High School Choir.
FreeSouthside Santa Parade 2025
McClatchy Park 3500 5th Avenue, Sacramento, CAThe Southside Santa Parade will kick off from McClatchy Park on Sunday, December 14, 2025. This free holiday event will have Santa visiting parks and schools in South Sacramento throughout the night. Families will be able to take free photos with Santa while enjoying a hot cocoa stand and Christmas carolers.
FreeMenorah Lighting at Palladio
Palladio Piazza 350 Palladio Pkwy, Folsom, CAThe Chabad Jewish Community Center will lead a menorah lighting at the Palladio in Folsom on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 6:30-9pm.
FreeCozy Climb at Quarry Park Adventures (Cancelled)
Quarry Park Adventures 5373 Pacific St, Rocklin, CAGet in the festive spirit with a Cozy Climb at Quarry Park Adventures for a holiday night climb on December 12 & 19, 2025. The three-hour experience will include a welcoming hot chocolate, a 30-minute gear-up and orientation, and access to Quarry Park's most popular attractions from rock climbing to the zip line.
$59